The Mela Festival represents an exciting celebration of Edinburgh’s diverse communities, their heritage and culture brought together in a varied programme of performances, family entertainment, fantastic food and a wonderful marketplace.

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On this day:
Drake completes the first circumnavigation of the globe - 1580, 1st British Open Golf Championship - 1861, Blackpool illuminations light up for 1st time - 1925, 1st Birds Eye Fishfingers go on Sale - 1955, 21 IRA men escape from Maze Prison - 1983More dates from British history